Top five oldest players at Copa America 2024

Claudio Bravo is the oldest player in the competition.

With the 2024 Copa America already underway in the United States, a tournament packed with thrilling matches, nail-biting finishes, underdog stories, world-class goals, and sensational saves awaits to unfold for football fans worldwide.

In a competition where teams filled with talented young players showcase their amazing potential through great performances on the pitch, it is however the sprinkled presence of the experienced veteran players in the squad that navigate these sides through crucial phases of the tournament with their wealth of leadership skills, in-game awareness, and big tournament experience. With that said, here are the top five oldest players at Copa America 2024:

Carlos Lampe (37 years, 3 months)

Bolivian goalkeeper Carlos Lampe is one of the oldest players featured in the 2024 Copa America. Lampe is a vital figure and key player for his team, and he is considered one of the best goalkeepers Bolivia has ever produced.

Since his international debut in 2010, he has accumulated an impressive 53 caps for Bolivia, representing them in multiple Copa America tournaments. For his club Bolivar this season, Lampe made 16 appearances across all competitions, keeping 4 clean sheets in the process.

At 37 years old, Carlos Lampe is an experienced campaigner on both the club and international levels. His contributions on and off the pitch, through his performances and leadership, will be key to how Bolivia performs in this Copa America.

Luis Suarez (37 years, 4 months)

One of the greatest strikers of his generation, Luis Suarez, is still going from strength to strength during the twilight of his career.

Suarez enjoyed an amazing first season at MLS club Inter Miami, where he bagged 14 goals and 7 assists in just 20 matches across all competitions. The lethal striker is Uruguay’s all-time top goal scorer, with a stellar 68 goals in 138 international appearances.

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Under coach Marcelo Bielsa, the Inter Miami striker is a key dressing room figure with a rotational squad role, primarily utilised as an impact substitute during close games. At 37, Luis Suarez is a vital player for Uruguay, with his killer instincts causing havoc for opponents.

Franco Armani (37 years, 8 months)

Franco Armani will serve as a backup option for Argentina’s first-choice goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, in this Copa America. The experienced goalkeeper will bring his wealth of experience to guide the younger players on this talented La Albiceleste roster.

Even at 37, Armani played 27 games for his club, River Plate, across all competitions, keeping 12 clean sheets in the process.

Throughout his international career, the 19-time capped Argentina goalkeeper has suffered from limited playing time, but his addition to the final squad makes him a valuable asset who contributes massively to the professional dressing room environment, which is crucial during such a massive tournament.

Paolo Guerrero (40 years, 5 months)

Peruvian forward Paolo Guerrero has been a footballing icon for his nation due to his consistent great performances.

Guerrero has the record for most appearances for Peru with a staggering 120 caps, scoring an impressive 40 goals in the process, making him the top goal scorer for his national team.

The 40-year-old has been a central figure in Peru’s recent successful campaigns at the Copa America, guiding them to two third-place finishes in 2011 and 2015 and a dream runner-up finish in the 2019 edition.

Even though the LDU Quito striker is not a regular starter for Peru anymore, his valuable presence of leadership and experience in the squad during such a massive tournament could prove vital in Peru staging yet another amazing run in this competition.

Claudio Bravo (41 years, 2 months)

The oldest player in the tournament who is still playing an integral role for his team is the Chilean shot stopper Claudio Bravo.

The 41-year-old goalkeeper made history by becoming the oldest player to play in a CONMEBOL Copa America match this century when he started for Chile in their opening game of the competition against Peru, keeping a clean sheet in a goalless draw that saw him make four crucial saves.

Heading into the tournament, the Chilean legend served as a backup goalkeeping option for Real Betis this season. Bravo ended up starting in goal for nine matches across all competitions, keeping two clean sheets in the process.

The two-time Copa America winning captain (2015 and 2016) will be instrumental once again if Chile are to have a successful tournament this time around.

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